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C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CHRW - US12541W2098 - Common Stock

159.54 USD
+2.19 (+1.39%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:21:54 PM
159.54 USD
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After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:21:54 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, CHRW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CHRW was compared to 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. CHRW scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. CHRW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHRW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CHRW had a positive cash flow from operations.
CHRW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CHRW had a positive operating cash flow.
CHRW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHRW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.48%, CHRW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 32.31%, CHRW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
CHRW's Return On Invested Capital of 19.42% is amongst the best of the industry. CHRW outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
CHRW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 23.45%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.50%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.42%) for CHRW is well below the 3 year average (23.45%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that CHRW had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.48%
ROE 32.31%
ROIC 19.42%
ROA(3y)10.27%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)39.83%
ROE(5y)37.63%
ROIC(3y)23.45%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
CHRW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHRW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.64%, CHRW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHRW has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.96%, CHRW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
CHRW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of CHRW (16.70%) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHRW has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.96%
PM (TTM) 3.64%
GM 16.7%
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-10.41%
PM growth 5Y-6.96%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
CHRW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHRW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHRW is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHRW has more shares outstanding
CHRW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CHRW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CHRW Yearly Shares OutstandingCHRW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M
CHRW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHRW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.89 indicates that CHRW is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CHRW (8.89) is better than 86.96% of its industry peers.
CHRW has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.48. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CHRW's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.48 is amongst the best of the industry. CHRW outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that CHRW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, CHRW is doing worse than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Although CHRW does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.48
Altman-Z 8.89
ROIC/WACC2.33
WACC8.34%
CHRW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHRW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

CHRW has a Current Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that CHRW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHRW (1.59) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CHRW has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a normal value and indicates that CHRW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CHRW's Quick ratio of 1.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHRW outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
CHRW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHRW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHRW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.77%, which is quite impressive.
CHRW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.49% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CHRW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.08% in the last year.
CHRW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.77%
EPS 3Y-10.66%
EPS 5Y1.49%
EPS Q2Q%9.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.97%
Sales Q2Q%-10.93%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHRW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year-9.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.18%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CHRW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHRW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
CHRW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHRW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.47 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHRW.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CHRW is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
CHRW is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CHRW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.33.
65.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CHRW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. CHRW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.47
Fwd PE 26.33
CHRW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHRW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CHRW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHRW is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.03
EV/EBITDA 21.63
CHRW Per share dataCHRW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CHRW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CHRW's earnings are expected to grow with 15.69% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)21.17
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.69%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.70%, CHRW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CHRW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.63. CHRW pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CHRW is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of CHRW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.17%.
CHRW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CHRW decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.17%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
CHRW Yearly Dividends per shareCHRW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

CHRW pays out 50.26% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CHRW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP50.26%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.69%
CHRW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHRW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
CHRW Dividend Payout.CHRW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHRW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC

NASDAQ:CHRW (11/26/2025, 8:21:54 PM)

After market: 159.54 0 (0%)

159.54

+2.19 (+1.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners99.14%
Inst Owner Change1.36%
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change-1.39%
Market Cap18.85B
Revenue(TTM)16.50B
Net Income(TTM)600.07M
Analysts74.71
Price Target154.11 (-3.4%)
Short Float %6.35%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.7%
Yearly Dividend2.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.17%
DP50.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date12-05 2025-12-05 (0.63)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.36%
Min EPS beat(2)5.59%
Max EPS beat(2)9.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.6%
Min EPS beat(4)5.59%
Max EPS beat(4)9.13%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)6.68%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.41%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.36%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.59%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.06%
PT rev (1m)24.6%
PT rev (3m)32.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.87%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.47
Fwd PE 26.33
P/S 1.14
P/FCF 23.03
P/OCF 21.21
P/B 10.15
P/tB 47.7
EV/EBITDA 21.63
EPS(TTM)5.07
EY3.18%
EPS(NY)6.06
Fwd EY3.8%
FCF(TTM)6.93
FCFY4.34%
OCF(TTM)7.52
OCFY4.71%
SpS139.71
BVpS15.72
TBVpS3.34
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)21.17
Graham Number42.35
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.48%
ROE 32.31%
ROCE 24.5%
ROIC 19.42%
ROICexc 20.24%
ROICexgc 36.93%
OM 4.96%
PM (TTM) 3.64%
GM 16.7%
FCFM 4.96%
ROA(3y)10.27%
ROA(5y)10.53%
ROE(3y)39.83%
ROE(5y)37.63%
ROIC(3y)23.45%
ROIC(5y)21.78%
ROICexc(3y)25.06%
ROICexc(5y)23.32%
ROICexgc(3y)62.88%
ROICexgc(5y)54.03%
ROCE(3y)30.15%
ROCE(5y)28.01%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.83%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.15%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-2.93%
OM growth 5Y-3.65%
PM growth 3Y-10.41%
PM growth 5Y-6.96%
GM growth 3Y4.57%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover3.16
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 1.48
Debt/EBITDA 1.32
Cap/Depr 69.62%
Cap/Sales 0.42%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 96.58%
Profit Quality 136.39%
Current Ratio 1.59
Quick Ratio 1.59
Altman-Z 8.89
F-Score8
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC2.33
Cap/Depr(3y)99.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)86.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.41%
Profit Quality(3y)150.71%
Profit Quality(5y)108.59%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.77%
EPS 3Y-10.66%
EPS 5Y1.49%
EPS Q2Q%9.37%
EPS Next Y13.18%
EPS Next 2Y16.03%
EPS Next 3Y15.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.97%
Sales Q2Q%-10.93%
Revenue Next Year-9.27%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.3%
Revenue Next 3Y0.18%
Revenue Next 5Y0.93%
EBIT growth 1Y20.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.79%
EBIT Next Year20.61%
EBIT Next 3Y10.67%
EBIT Next 5Y8.17%
FCF growth 1Y-39.81%
FCF growth 3Y160.19%
FCF growth 5Y-11.11%
OCF growth 1Y-38.96%
OCF growth 3Y73.8%
OCF growth 5Y-9.8%

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC / CHRW FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to CHRW.


What is the valuation status of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CHRW stock?

C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) stock?

The financial health rating of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CHRW stock?

The dividend rating of C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC (CHRW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.26%.